How Do You Spell NYENSCHANTZ?

Pronunciation: [nˈa͡ɪənst͡ʃˌants] (IPA)

Nyenschantz is a Swedish word for a fortification near the Neva River. Its pronunciation is /ˈnyːɛnˌʃɑnt͡s/. The first syllable is pronounced like the word "knee", followed by a long "e" sound. The second syllable has no stress and is pronounced like the "en" in "ten". The third syllable is pronounced like the word "shunt", with an "s" sound followed by a "u" sound. The final syllable is pronounced like the word "ants" but with a soft "s" sound at the end.